Primary Day Looms. Study The Races!

The September 9 primary is coming, and critical races are underway in districts across the city—many of which have had no representative for months. Here's a look at some of our coverage of campaign 2014:

Senate Candidacy in Doubt, Cabrera Has FaithCouncilman Fernando Cabrera's challenge to Sen. Gustavo Rivera may not live beyond this week. But the larger mission of this pastor-politician, whose record includes common-sense policy and ties to conservative religious groups, will survive.

Watch the 20th Senatorial District DebateCity Limits helped moderate a debate among the three men seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat representing the 20th district (Brownsville, Crown Heights, Gowanus, Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Heights, Sunset Park) in the state Senate.

Klein Denies Effort to Bump Koppell Off BallotThe field that will greet Bronx voters on primary and election day started to take shape this week with petition filings, challenges and campaign finance disclosures. In one hotly contested race, accusations about the petitioning process flew.

Battles to Fill Brooklyn’s Vacant Seats Heat UpWith endorsements, petition filings and campaign finance disclosures, the 2014 campaign season gets into full swing this week. Rafael Espinal and Alan Maisel, seen with the mayor, are among four people who left state seats empty when they won municipal office.